5 world-class players who need to score more goals

#3 Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League

Roberto Firmino is the engine that keeps Liverpool ticking. He is a far cry from the average striker and is more involved in playmaking than most number 9s. However, Firmino's goalscoring output is starting to become a cause for concern for Jurgen Klopp's side.

The Brazilian's goalscoring rate has diminished considerably over the past couple of seasons. He has been guilty of missing gilt-edged chances in recent times and his form in front of goal is starting to worry supporters.

Firmino scored just nine goals and provided nine assists in 48 appearances across all competitions last term. With Sadio Mane also struggling to hit the heights he is used to in the 2020-21 season, the burden of goalscoring fell on Salah.

The Egyptian international delivered but for Liverpool to return to their dominant form from the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, they'll need Firmino to fire.

#2 Timo Werner (Chelsea)

Chelsea v Sheffield United - Premier League

Timo Werner established himself as a proven goalscorer with sound technique during his time at RB Leipzig. Or at least that's what football fans, and more importantly Chelsea, had come to believe.

However, Werner's misfortunes in front of goal have often bordered on the comical and at times even stumbled over to ridiculous. His link-up play, movements and tenacity are definitely saving graces but Werner's primary duty is to score goals and he has not been very good at it.

If he was good at it, Chelsea would have been about €115 million richer as they wouldn't have had to rope in Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. Werner scored just 12 goals in 52 appearances for the Blues in the 2020-21 season.

If he doesn't shape up this season and start scoring goals, there's every chance that Chelsea will look to offload him next summer to cut their losses.

Timo Werner's Misses and counting....How is he still starting over Tammy? pic.twitter.com/r4Bx1X0ZtU

— Niklaus (@Masked_Prof) April 1, 2021

#1 Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid v C.A. Osasuna - La Liga Santander

Real Madrid paid €100 million (rising to €146 million with add-ons) to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea in 2019. The La Liga giants' objective was to find a player who can replicate the heroics of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.

So it's safe to say that they were going for a player who could replace someone who scored 450 goals in 438 appearances for them. Not only has signing Hazard worked out to plan, it has in fact made Real Madrid tear up their old blueprint for success.

Hazard has made just 44 appearances for Real Madrid over the course of two seasons. Fitness issues and injuries have definitely played a hand but Hazard's form, whenever he has been deployed, hasn't inspired confidence. In 44 appearances, Hazard has scored just five goals and provided nine assists.

Karim Benzema has been carrying the burden of goalscoring for Real Madrid but he will need someone to come and help him out. Hazard needs to become that player and justify his price tag or his dream move to Real Madrid will be filed as a disaster.

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti on Eden Hazard:“I see Hazard in good condition. I am sure that he will return to his best version!” pic.twitter.com/8UjVw2TEZo

— E. Hazard Tweets (@EHazardTweets) August 13, 2021